Location & Surroundings
Karama is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,702 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 6 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Mont Karama
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 53' 36" S, 30° 9' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1702 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 611 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:26
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Karama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.3 | 1.0 | 317 | 88 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 116 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 1.81 / 1.81 | 34 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 61 | 44 | 1,010.4 | 0.59 / 2.40 | 95 | 561.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 346 | 60 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 88 | 115.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 0.8 | 11 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 88 | 51 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 153 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 86 | 511.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 333 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 52 | 99.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.8 | 0.4 | 36 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 185 | 70 | 1,015.9 | 1.13 / 1.29 | 100 | 60.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 236 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 1.50 / 2.79 | 97 | 495.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.7 | 328 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 76 | 55.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.5 | 1.1 | 27 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karama?
Now 17.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karama today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Karama?
Local time is 08:26. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karama?
Karama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karama?
DEM 1,702 m.
Where is Karama located?
It is at -1.89340, 30.15970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karama in?
It is in Rwanda.